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This section includes the latest news relating to U.S. security policy around the world. Updated daily, the news provided in this searchable database highlights the most relevant security developments from around the world. 

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Ugandan Police Fire Tear Gas Again at Supporters of President Museveni's Rival

Friday, September 11, 2015
Ugandan police fired tear gas for a second consecutive day on Thursday to disperse supporters of presidential contender Amama Mbabazi, who is seeking to unseat veteran leader Yoweri Museveni in next year's elections. English
Country(s): 
Uganda
Publisher / Source: 
Defence Web
Wire Service: 
Reuters
Tag(s): 
Governance

Tunisia: Crackdown on Peaceful Protests

Friday, September 11, 2015
Tunisian police have used unlawful force to disperse apparently peaceful protests in at least three cities since September 1, 2015.
Country(s): 
Tunisia
Publisher / Source: 
Human Rights Watch
Tag(s): 
Conflict
Human Rights

European Union Supports Activities of Tajik Government to Ensure Security

Friday, September 11, 2015
A telephone conversation was held between Minister of Foreign Affairs of Tajikistan Sirodzhiddin Aslov and the EU Political Director Helga Schmid upon an initiative of the European side.English
Country(s): 
Tajikistan
Publisher / Source: 
AKIpress (Kyrgyzstan)
Tag(s): 
Security
Security Assistance

Is Al Qaeda Winning in Saudi-Iran Proxy War in Yemen?

Friday, September 11, 2015
Concerns arise after Islamist extremists fought alongside Saudi-led coalition and its allies.
Country(s): 
Yemen
Author(s): 
Yaroslav Trofimov
Publisher / Source: 
The Wall Street Journal
Tag(s): 
Terrorism

NIMASA, British Military Discuss Capacity Building

Friday, September 11, 2015
The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency has expressed its readiness to partner the British military in the area of human capacity building for the development of the Nigerian maritime sector.English
Country(s): 
Nigeria
Author(s): 
Comfort Oseghale
Publisher / Source: 
Punch Nigeria
Tag(s): 
Security

Ecuador Toughens Drugs Laws, Muddles Policy

Friday, September 11, 2015
Ecuador is to toughen up penalties for drug possession after President Rafael Correa launched a broadside against "impunity" for microtraffickers "poisoning the population," rowing back on previous moves to liberalize the country's drug policy and further confusing an already muddled system. English
Country(s): 
Ecuador
Author(s): 
Arron Daugherty
Publisher / Source: 
InSight Crime
Tag(s): 
Drug Policy

Russia Spends $500 Million Subsidizing Allies' Arms

Friday, September 11, 2015
Russia has given its allies half a billion dollars in discounts on weaponry, the head of Russia's post-Soviet security bloc, the Collective Security Treaty Organization, has said.English
Country(s): 
Eurasia Regional
Author(s): 
Joshua Kucera
Publisher / Source: 
EurasiaNet
Tag(s): 
Military and Police Aid

Fighters in Yemen Agree to Talks With U.N. Mediator

Friday, September 11, 2015
The warring parties in Yemen have agreed to hold direct talks mediated by the United Nations envoy next week, the United Nations announced Thursday.English
Country(s): 
Yemen
Author(s): 
Somini Sengupta
Publisher / Source: 
The New York Times

Are Women Better Peacekeepers?

Friday, September 11, 2015
There are nowhere near enough female peacekeepers serving in United Nations peacekeeping missions. Obviously, this is a problem, but it’s not just about representation. It’s also because female peacekeepers are often more effective than their male counterparts.English
Country(s): 
Africa Regional
Author(s): 
Simon Allison
Publisher / Source: 
Daily Maverick
Tag(s): 
U.N. Peacekeeping

Colombian Police Investigates Murder of Journalist

Friday, September 11, 2015
A young Colombian journalist was shot and killed Thursday by a gunman on the back of a motorcycle as she was entering a radio station where she worked.
Country(s): 
Colombia
Publisher / Source: 
Yahoo News
Wire Service: 
The Associated Press
Tag(s): 
Human Rights
Violence

NATO Not Considering Sending Troops to Eastern Ukraine

Friday, September 11, 2015
NATO is not planning on sending its troops to help the Ukrainian military in the conflict zone in the country’s eastern regions, NATO Deputy Assistant Secretary General James Appathurai said Friday.English
Country(s): 
Ukraine
Publisher / Source: 
Sputnik News
Tag(s): 
Military and Police Aid
Conflict

Venezuelan, Colombian Leaders to Meet Saturday on Border Crisis

Friday, September 11, 2015
Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and Colombia's Juan Manuel Santos have agreed to meet on their escalating border crisis, which has uprooted more than 20,000 people, a top diplomat said Thursday.English
Country(s): 
Colombia
Venezuela
Publisher / Source: 
Yahoo News
Wire Service: 
AFP
Tag(s): 
Border Control
Refugees

Problem Partners, Ugly Outcomes

Friday, September 11, 2015
U.S. Special Ops missions in Africa are failing to stem the rising tide of terror groups, coups, and human rights abuses, writes one editor. English
Country(s): 
Africa Regional
Author(s): 
Nick Turse
Publisher / Source: 
The Huffington Post Blog
Tag(s): 
Military

Algeria's Bouteflika Sacks Generals to Curb Power of Military Intelligence

Friday, September 11, 2015
Algerian President Abdelaziz Bouteflika has sacked several top generals, security sources say, in his latest move to curb the power of the DRS military intelligence service which has long influenced politics from behind the scenes.English
Country(s): 
Algeria
Publisher / Source: 
Defence Web
Wire Service: 
Reuters
Tag(s): 
Intelligence

Burundi Army Chief Narrowly Escapes Assassination

Friday, September 11, 2015
Burundi’s political unrest escalated on Friday when the country’s army commander narrowly survived an assassination attempt on the streets of the capital, Bujumbura.English
Country(s): 
Burundi
Author(s): 
David Blair
Publisher / Source: 
The Telegraph (UK)
Tag(s): 
Military
Governance

Could Mexican Officials Eventually Face Charges for Failings in Missing Students Case?

Friday, September 11, 2015
A lengthy independent report released this week in Mexico proves the 43 students who were disappeared by police last year and sparked a global outcry for justice could not have been incinerated in a pyre as the government claims. English
Country(s): 
Mexico
Author(s): 
Melissa Del Pozo
Daniel Hernandez
Publisher / Source: 
Vice News
Tag(s): 
Politics and Security

Reports: Egypt, Syria to Restore Diplomatic Ties

Friday, September 11, 2015
Egypt and Syria have agreed to restore diplomatic ties two years ago former Egyptian President Mohammed Morsi severed all ties with the Assad regime, Lebanon's Daily Star reported Friday.
Country(s): 
Syria
Egypt
Publisher / Source: 
I 24 News
Tag(s): 
Foreign Policy

South Sudan's Parliament Approves Peace Deal

Friday, September 11, 2015
South Sudan's parliament unanimously voted on Thursday to adopt a peace deal agreed last month by President Salva Kiir and rebel leader Riek Machar, amid mounting pressure for both sides to lay down their arms.
Country(s): 
South Sudan
Publisher / Source: 
The East African
Wire Service: 
Reuters
Tag(s): 
Foreign Policy
Peace Negotiations

U.S. Commit to Cooperation with Azerbaijan, Says U.S. Ambassador

Friday, September 11, 2015
U.S. committed to cooperation with Azerbaijan, Robert Cekuta, US Ambassador to Azerbaijan, said at the event dedicated to the anniversary of Sept. 11, 2001.English
Country(s): 
Azerbaijan
Publisher / Source: 
Trend (Azerbaijan)
Tag(s): 
Foreign Policy

How the U.S. is Working with Central American Nations to Fight the MS-13 and 18th Street Gangs

Friday, September 11, 2015
About 70 law enforcement officials and prosecutors from seven countries gathered Wednesday at the Hall of Justice downtown to swap notes and intelligence in an effort to better combat these increasingly violent and sophisticated groups, especially the notorious Mara Salvatrucha or M-13 and 18th Street gangs.
Country(s): 
Central America Regional
Author(s): 
Brenda Gazzar
Publisher / Source: 
Press-Telegram
Wire Service: 
Los Angeles Daily News
Tag(s): 
Military and Police Aid

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